Merricks Beach

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Merricks Beach is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Mornington Peninsula, which is found in the region of VIC, Australia.


Merricks Beach Review


Merricks Beach gets a ranking of 72 out of a possible 100.

Merricks Beach is a very good option as an Australian beach when looking for in the area of VIC.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Merricks Beach.

It is located in the area of Mornington Peninsula, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of VIC.

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Is Merricks Beach a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Merricks Beach with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Merricks Beach makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Merricks Beach

Mornington Peninsula is a place in VIC that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Merricks Beach.

Camping in Merricks Beach

If you intend on camping in Merricks Beach it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Merricks Beach is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Mornington Peninsula.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Merricks Beach have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Merricks Beach

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Mornington Peninsula require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Merricks Beach it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Merricks Beach

Througout Australia and in places such as Mornington Peninsula, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Merricks Beach, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Merricks Beach where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Merricks Beach to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Merricks Beach

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Mornington Peninsula can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Merricks Beach can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Merricks Beach

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and VIC is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Mornington Peninsula.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Merricks Beach may include:

Marine life in Merricks Beach: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Merricks Beach: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Merricks Beach

Experienced surfers will find VIC conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Merricks Beach alone.

Boating in Merricks Beach

Please enquire directly with Merricks Beach or the office of Mornington Peninsula to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Merricks Beach.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Merricks Beach is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in VIC is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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